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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1962

Page

5

Probe into Missing Workers in Rocket Silo Collapse

In Tennessee, four men remain missing after a cavern collapsed during cement work at a 250-foot deep rocket test chamber. Rescue efforts continue as cranes remove debris and a fire hampers operations. Identified workers include Ernie Beitel, W D Lowrie, W A Anderson, and Woodrow Darden.

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Gas-Line Project Urged Rejection by FPC Examiner

Federal Power Commission examiner Howell Purves urged disapproval of the 151 million dollar Rock Springs pipeline plan to deliver extra natural gas from West Texas to Southern California via a 41 250 mile route through Green River Wyoming Las Vegas and Mecca. He said existing pipelines in the region could meet California demand with loops and compression. Paso Natural Gas and Colorado Interstate Gas Co. are the proposed shippers.

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South Korea Approves New Constitution In Referendum

Seoul voters overwhelmingly endorsed a new constitution in Korea's first referendum marking a transition from military to civilian government. General Park Chung Hee hailed the vote as democratic progress while junta leaders called it a day of democratic glory. The document provides a strong president, a weak premier, and a single chamber legislature.

Seoul UPI South Korea Park Chung Hee Korea

Blaze Halts In Deep Pit Firefighters Combat Sudden Inferno

A blaze erupted in a deep pit nine feet from the surface trapping workers as flames spread. Firemen sprayed water into the large hole, forcing a halt to the blaze and allowing rescue efforts.

Los Angeles Board Endorses 8-Man Juries in Capital Cases

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors endorsed eight member juries for capital cases, rejecting the traditional twelve jurors in all trials except death penalty cases. The recommendation, urged by municipal judges, would save time and money but drew caution from Supervisor Kenneth Hahn who urged study across districts. Debates noted concerns over justice quality and potential procedural changes.

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